(ˈ)inˌkrēshən, ən- noun
( -s )
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary in- (II) + se cretion
1. : internal secretion : secretion into the blood or tissues rather than into a cavity or outlet of the body
2. : a product of internal secretion : autacoid , hormone
• in·cre·tion·ary -shəˌnerē adjective